Biography
- Wrote "Leviathan" in 1651
- He was born April 5, 1588 in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England and he died December 4, 1679 at age 91 in Derbyshire, England.
Philosophical Ideas
- Believed people were cruel, greedy, and would fight and rob if allowed.
- Believed a powerful government could ensure orederly society and people should not choose their government.
- Came up with the Social contract gave up the state of nature for an organized society.
- Supported monarchy and opposed democracy
- Wrote "Leviathan" in 1651
- He was born April 5, 1588 in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England and he died December 4, 1679 at age 91 in Derbyshire, England.
Philosophical Ideas
- Believed people were cruel, greedy, and would fight and rob if allowed.
- Believed a powerful government could ensure orederly society and people should not choose their government.
- Came up with the Social contract gave up the state of nature for an organized society.
- Supported monarchy and opposed democracy